Brazil-U.S. Talks on Mining Rare Earth Minerals Are Complicated by Trump’s Tariffs

Tensions between President Trump and Brazil’s leader could derail a promising alliance to unlock the world’s second largest reserve of the minerals.

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Chinese and European Leaders Meet Amid Grievances on Trade

European Union officials are set for a summit with China’s top leaders. China’s support of Russia and a long list of trade disputes are on the agenda.

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Nvidia C.E.O. Treads Carefully in Beijing

Jensen Huang, the chipmaker’s chief executive, is trying to balance his company’s interests as the United States and China compete for supremacy in artificial intelligence.

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China Puts New Restrictions on E.V. Battery Manufacturing Technology

Beijing will now require government licenses for any effort to transfer abroad the technologies crucial for producing inexpensive electric cars.

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Rare Earths Mining in Myanmar Is Polluting Thailand’s Kok River

Unregulated activity led by Chinese enterprises in conflict-ravaged Myanmar is creating an environmental calamity in neighboring Thailand.

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What to Know About the Rare Earths Mining Boom in Myanmar

In the chaos of war, there’s nothing to stop Chinese firms from ravaging the landscape and extracting the minerals, which end up in China.

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Europe Needs Rare Earth Metals. Can a Factory in Seaside France Supply Them?

The continent wants to reduce the risks of depending so heavily on China for the valuable minerals. The question is how.

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China’s Rare Earth Origin Story, Explained

Low environmental standards helped China become the world’s low-cost producer of rare earths, but Beijing was also focused on helping the industry.

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China Has Paid a High Price for Its Dominance in Rare Earths

Dust and groundwater contaminated with heavy metals and radioactive chemicals pose a health threat that the authorities have been trying to address for years.

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China Confirms Trade Framework With U.S. to Lift Export Controls

The deal involves loosening exports of rare earths to the United States and the lifting of some restrictions on U.S. goods to China, China’s Ministry of Commerce said.

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